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People are confusing influence with force. I don't think anybody is saying Eminem "made him do it". But to a person already sick in the head,It's not out of this world how Eminem could be impressionable on a person like that. I don't think Eminem should shoulder any blame for this in anyway. It's just a realization of society. People always seek guidance in false idols. It's not just Eminem. I got a little 13 year cousin who'sparents live in a $800,000 house but he's at such an impressionable age that he's driven...or influenced so much by rappers like Gucci Mane...or anyother rapper who's popular and perpetuates that "trap movement" lifestyle. It's so far to the point where he almost in his mind believes hereally does exist within that culture and he's out here doing stupid #%@+ running with the wrong crowd in order to validate that belief. I'm not sayingGucci Mane is to blame but that's just the power of music/entertainment in pop culture.
On the flip side...one of my friends from college went through a bit of an "enlightenment" period not long ago after getting put on to Lupe. Got himreading certain books, studying certain beliefs, etc.
Artists/Entertainers simply have an undeniable influence among people. Just look at fashion as an example. It's not out of this world to believe that themessage they spew can also have an influence among people.
On the flip side...one of my friends from college went through a bit of an "enlightenment" period not long ago after getting put on to Lupe. Got himreading certain books, studying certain beliefs, etc.
Artists/Entertainers simply have an undeniable influence among people. Just look at fashion as an example. It's not out of this world to believe that themessage they spew can also have an influence among people.